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Washington ExaminerPorts and their surrounding communities, especially those on the West Coast, could face sagging revenue and layoffs if tariffs continue or if China imposes additional tariffs on U.S. goods, experts say. “The West Coast ports are the most exposed,” said … …read more Source:: Port of Oakland News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/24/west-coast-ports-could-be-another-victim-of-trade-war-with-china-washington-examiner/ via IFTTT

Patch.comOAKLAND, CA — Home builder, philanthropist, former NFL and MLB team owner, husband and father. Ken Hofmann died Sunday at the age of 95, the Oakland A’s announced Monday. Hofmann and Stephen Schott purchased the A’s in 1995 and sold them a decade … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/former-oakland-as-owner-ken-hofmann-dies-at-95-patch-com/ via IFTTT

ESPNOAKLAND, Calif. — Former Oakland Athletics owner Ken Hofmann has died. He was 95. The team announced Monday that Hofmann died Sunday night. No other details were provided. Hofmann and Steve Schott bought the A’s in late 1995 and owned the franchise …Former Oakland A’s co-owner, East Bay developer dead at 95The Mercury NewsFormer A’s […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/as-say-former-owner-ken-hofmann-has-died-at-95-espn/ via IFTTT

Silver and Black PrideFor the fourth year, we’re hosting our Silver & Black Pride 7-round Raiders mock draft competition. The format is simple: fill out our form with who you think the Raiders will select with each of their 11 picks of the 2016 NFL Draft. You get two points … and more …read more […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/silver-black-pride-community-7-round-raiders-draft-prediction-contest-silver-and-black-pride/ via IFTTT

247SportsBlake Antzoulatos Breaks Down Cal Visit. West Hills (Calif.) Chaminade linebacker Blake Antzoulatos talks Cal visit and inside linebackers coach Peter Sirmon’s intensity. Ryan Gorcey – Apr 22, 12:40 AM; VIP; 0; Tools. Edit; Slot to 247Sports Home; Slot … …read more Source:: California Golden Bears News By Google News from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/blake-antzoulatos-breaks-down-cal-visit-247sports/ via IFTTT

Some California cities rebel against state sanctuary law, but how far can they go?Virginian-PilotSAN JOSE, Calif. — What started late last month with a city council vote in the Southern California suburb of Los Alamitos has grown into a wave of dissent across Orange County that is sparking a new kind of resistance in the […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/some-california-cities-rebel-against-state-sanctuary-law-but-how-far-can-they-go-virginian-pilot/ via IFTTT

The Mercury NewsSACRAMENTO — Hundreds of tenants and others rallied in Oakland, Los Angeles and Sacramento on Monday as the campaign to overturn California’s decades-old restrictions on rent control say the initiative is likely heading for the November ballot. The …Oakland residents gather to demand repeal of rental housing actKGO-TVOakland Rally Calls For Repeal Of […] from WordPress http://zennie62blog.com/2018/04/23/renters-rally-to-repeal-californias-rent-control-restrictions-the-mercury-news/ via IFTTT